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bucolic_frolic

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1. There was a school of thought after the Swedish study was published

Sun May 25, 2025, 07:18 AM

May 25

that watchful waiting was as good on average longevity as was all the surgery. It was considered that leaving it contained rather than spreading it was sound policy. That's what i remember reading. Most all men if they live long enough have some nascent prostate cancer.

Of course today there are alternatives to actual surgery, roto-rooter or removal. Cryogenic, heat therapy, radioactive beads ...

I'm not sure I believe what the media is reporting. Is it designed to make Biden appear to have made poor choices? If they did report something that was rumor or not true, would he want to open his medical records to disprove the lies?

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I have a question on President Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis [View all] Norbert May 25 OP

There was a school of thought after the Swedish study was published bucolic_frolic May 25 #1

A PSA check from a routine blood draw will be performed by the lab only if the doctor specifically orders it. sop May 25 #2

What test are you getting in your bloodwork if its not a PSA? Callie1979 May 25 #3

I'm sorry, I might have misspoke Norbert May 25 #6

My husband is 81 SARose May 25 #4

Same with Biden. LisaL May 25 #10

10 years ago Biden was diagnosed with benign prostate hyperplasia Jarqui May 25 #5

As a liberal who values transparency Tickle May 25 #7

I seriously doubt those closest to him, especially Jill Biden would ignore karynnj May 25 #11

This k_buddy762 May 25 #12

Buh bye RandiFan1290 May 29 #13

Please read my prior comments on this that provide background and information.: hlthe2b May 25 #8

Biden's last PSA test was in 2014. LisaL May 25 #9